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Full text of Jesse Jackson Jr. speech: "I want to talk about my daddy"

Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. delivered a passionate and intimate eulogy for his father, civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, reflecting on what he believes is his real legacy in American culture.

New legislation in Illinois would end time changes for Daylight Saving Time

Newly proposed legislation in Springfield would do away with daylight saving time in Illinois if Missouri and Iowa also opt out of the twice-a-year time changes.

Full text of President Bill Clinton's speech at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

Former President Bill Clinton said in his remarks, "I'm here more as a friend than a former president. He was my friend when I needed him."

Barack Obama credits Jesse Jackson with inspring his historic presidential bid

Former President Barack Obama, speaking at the funeral services for Rev. Jesse Jackson​ Friday afternoon, credited Jackson's presidential runs in the 1980s with setting the stage for other Black leaders, including his own successful 2009 presidency and re-election.

Full remarks from former President Joe Biden at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral

Former President Joe Biden delivered remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral on Friday at House of Hope in Chicago, telling the crowd to take home with them Jackson's own central message: "Don't give up."

Person rescued from house fire in Lake Forest

Firefighters rescued a person from a burning home Friday morning in north suburban Lake Forest.

Family of Isaac Goodlow reaches $9.4M settlement over fatal police shooting

The family of a man who was shot and killed by police inside his home in west suburban Carol Stream in 2024 has agreed to settle their federal lawsuit against the village and six officers for $9.4 million.

Man charged in connection with death of woman who had taken fentanyl in Zion

A man was charged in connection with the death of a woman who had taken fentanyl in Zion, Illinois.

Full text of Mayor Brandon Johnson's remarks at Rev. Jackson funeral

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered remarks at Rev. Jesse Jackson's funeral at House of Hope in Chicago Friday.

Read the full transcript of Pritzker's eulogy at Jesse Jackson's funeral

Gov. Pritzker told mourners that, while Rev. Jesse Jackson "was an ambassador of hope for the oppressed, who met with kings and queens and presidents and dictators and clergy of all the great religions," in Chicago "he was our neighbor."

Wild acquire Nick Foligno from Blackhawks; trade away Vinnie Hinostroza

Nick Foligno is joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild, who made several moves on NHL trade deadline day Friday.

Waves of storms hitting Chicago area on Friday

Two rounds of storms are hitting the Chicago area on Friday. Here's what you can expect.

Senior fighting to keep his 56-year-old landline amid barrage of spam calls

A Chicago senior citizen said his phone has been ringing off the hook with hundreds of unwanted spam calls that have made his beloved landline virtually unusable. New efforts in Springfield could bring real relief.